Present Tense Challenge

How do you form the present continuous tense?

• Past tense of 'to be' + base form of main verb + ing

• Base form of main verb + ing

• Present tense of 'to be' + past participle of main verb + ing

• Present tense of 'to be' (am, is, are) + base form of main verb + ing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the main difference between present continuous and simple present?

• Present continuous is used for singular subjects, simple present is used for plural subjects.

• Present continuous is for actions happening now, simple present is for general truths and habits.

• Present continuous is used for past actions, simple present is used for future actions.

• Present continuous is for general truths and habits, simple present is for actions happening now.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

When should you use simple present instead of present continuous?

• Use simple present for general truths, habits, and scheduled events.

• Use simple present for ongoing actions

• Use simple present for past events

• Use simple present for future actions

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1C

Give an example of a sentence using present continuous tense.

• I am watching a movie.

• She is reading a book.

• They are playing soccer.

• He is eating a sandwich.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Provide a situation where you would use simple present tense.

• She will finish her homework later.

• I wake up at 6 AM every day.

• I am going to the store tomorrow.

• They have completed the project last week.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1C

Explain the structure of a sentence in present continuous tense.

• Subject + Auxiliary verb 'to be' + Main verb ending in -ed

• Subject + Main verb + Main verb ending in -ing

• Subject + Auxiliary verb 'to be' + Main verb ending in -ing

• Subject + Main verb + Auxiliary verb 'to be'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

In what cases do we use present continuous for future actions?

• When the action is a routine or habit

• When the action is a general truth or fact

• When the action is planned, scheduled, or agreed upon to happen in the near future.

• When the action happened in the past

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Can you use adverbs of frequency in present continuous tense? Why or why not?

• No, because it is grammatically incorrect

• Yes, because it adds clarity to the sentence

• Yes, because it emphasizes the action

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Describe a scenario where present continuous and simple present can be used interchangeably.

• Scheduled events or routines

• Discussing past events

• Describing ongoing actions

• Talking about future plans

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

What are the key indicators that signal the use of present continuous tense?

• Actions happening now, actions happening around the current time, future plans, and temporary situations

• Past actions

• Historical events

• Permanent situations

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D